Lumax Auto Technologies Ltd. share price target

We reiterate our BUY on Lumax Auto Technologies (LATL) on (1) its entry in the CNG segment, driven by completion of the acquisition of 60% stake in Greenfuel Energy Solutions; (2) increase in content per vehicle via the inorganic route; (3) diversification of its revenue stream

Order book has reached Rs. 1,050 crore in Q2FY2025 (vs. Rs. 1000 crore in Q1FY2025). Further, management is looking for healthy demand trends in H2FY2025.

Lumax Auto Technologies (LATL) has decided to acquire a 60% stake in Greenfuel Energy Solutions Private
Limited (Greenfuel) for Rs 132.6 crore.

Lumax Auto Technologies Limited’s (Lumax) Q1FY2025 revenue beat our estimates by 6.6% on account of healthy revenue growth across the product segment, except the aftermarket segment.

LATL continue to look for suitable inorganic growth opportunities after the successful integration of IACI

EBITDA missed the mark but matched PAT estimates on lower tax provisioning and higher other income

We have revised our TP upwards to Rs190 and retain a BUY rating as we remain confident of Lumax Auto Technologies' (LATL) diversified products and strong aftermarket presence. With a new diversified order book of Rs4bn (~35% of FY20 revenue), we feel that LATL is well poised to cater to a wide array of clients and display its product expertise. A market leadership position in gear shifters should benefit LATL as the shift from manual to automatic cars picks up pace. New BS-VI led products like Urea Tank have started showing solid progress and we maintain our view (IC Link) that the new age products (oxygen sensor, telematics, antennas, and gear shift towers) will further elongate its growth path....

Going ahead, we expect ramp up in lighting, Gear shifter and sheet metal business, incremental new products (revenue from urea tank, oxygen sensor and 4W plastic molded parts) and increase in aftermarket revenue will aid earnings in near to medium term. Revenue contribution for LATL from 2 & 3W-52%, PV-13%, Aftermarket- 15%, CV- 10% & Others-10%. The company incurred capex Rs 240mn and expects a similar level of...

Lumax Autotech (LATL) reported 4QFY20 numbers below estimates. Revenue de-grew 10%YoY to Rs 2.72bn due to production cut taken by various OEM for BS6 transition and impact of lockdown. EBIDTA margin contracted 330bps YoY to 5.4%, due to negative operating leverage, weaker product mix (low replacement revenue) and one off expenses (Rs.50mn towards legal and due diligence expenses). Adjusted EBITDA stood at 7.2%. Going ahead, we expect a quicker recovery in the 2W segment and...

Given its healthy balance sheet, consistent dividend payout (+20%), and efficient working capital cycle (15 days), we maintain our positive view on the stock. We have reduced EPS estimates by 17% over FY19-21E to factor in the impact due to the SMT business. We Maintain BUY with a revised TP of Rs 180 at 16x FY21E EPS. Despite the recent developments, we expect Lumax to benefit from 1) Sustained revenue growth from existing product lines such as lighting and sheet metals 2) incremental revenue from new products including Urea tanks and oxygen sensors (~Rs 1bn in next 2-3 years) 3) Revenue and margin expansion in the aftermarket business (the company is launching several new products across its existing product range). We expect +20% CAGR growth over the next 3-5 years.

We Maintain BUY with a revised TP of Rs 208 (16xDec-18). Lumax Auotech (LATL) continued its double digit growth trajectory (Revenue/PAT grew 15/33%) in 3Q despite a slowdown in the OEM segment. LATLs growth is driven by the aftermarket segment as well as higher other income (relating to designing and mould modification charges). We re-iterate our Buy rating due to our expectations of double digit revenue growth (12-13%) over FY20-21 as LATL is diversifying across product segments and margins are expanding on a richer mix (higher aftermarket sales).

Maintain BUY with TP Rs 245(18xSept-20) vs 216 earlier Lumax Autotech (LATL) experienced strong growth in Revenue and PAT in 2Q. Revenue jumped 37% YoY to Rs. 3.67bn led by strong growth in Lighting, SMT, Sheet Metal and Aftermarket business. Besides this, richer product mix and operating leverage benefits, added up to EBITDA (+40% YoY at Rs 353mn) of the company and contributed significantly in APAT (+76% YoY, excluding exceptional items of Rs. 53mn towards impairment of assets for Exhaust business).

We value LATL (18x FY20E Earning) at 216 vs 198 earlier, Maintain BUY Lumax Autotech (LATL) posted strong set of numbers in 1Q. Revenue jumped 42% YoY to Rs. 3.33bn led by strong growth in lighting, Plastic molded, SMT and aftermarket business. EBITDA rose by 66% YoY at Rs 334mn (+66% YoY,) with strong margin 10% (+145bps YoY) led by richer product mix. APAT stood at Rs 181mn (+97% YoY).

Lumax Auto Technologies Ltd (is a part of the D.K. Jain Group of companies) through its wholly owned subsidiary, LDK, is the market leader in Parking Brakes Gear Shifters, Intake Systems, Integrated Plastic modules, 2-wheeler Chassis & Lighting, Gear Shifters, Seat Structures & Mechanisms, LED Lighting, Aerospace & Defence Engineering Services within both TWs, PCs CV segments. Also LATL is a major supplier of chasis, exhaust systems and petrol tanks for two wheelers. LATL has 27 manufacturing plants in India. Eight plants are located in Pune, 2 plants in Aurangabad, in Maharashtra, 7 in Manesar Gurgaon, in Haryana, 1 plant in Kala Amb in...

We value LATL (18x FY20E Earning) at 987, Maintain BUY Lumax Autotech (LATL) posted strong set of numbers in 4Q. Revenue jumped 48% YoY to Rs. 3.31bn led by strong growth in lighting, Plastic molded, SMT (electronic components like PCB), Gear shifter and aftermarket business. EBITDA at Rs 282mn (+96% YoY, 6% ahead of est) with margin of 8.5% (+205bps YoY), vs est 9.8%. APAT stood at Rs 132mn (+96% YoY).

We value LATL (18x FY20E Earning) at 987, Maintain BUY Lumax Autotechs (LATL) posted strong set of numbers in 3Q. Revenue at Rs. 2.77bn (+26% YoY, 4%QoQ) led by strong growth in lighting, Plastic molded, Gear shifter and aftermarket business. EBITDA at Rs 280mn (+71% YoY) with improved margin of 10.1% (+266bps YoY) owing to better product mix, and improvement in aftermarket sales and margin.

LATL has a lean balance sheet with low leverage (0.1x), a consistent dividend payout record (20%+ dividend payout) and an efficient working capital cycle (15 days). We increase our TP to Rs. 781 based on 15xDec-19E EPS vs 681(15xFY19E) earlier. Maintain BUY Lumax Autotechs (LATL) posted decent set of numbers in 2Q. Revenue at Rs. 2.67bn (+4% YoY, 14%QoQ) led by strong growth in gear shifter and plastic molded business, offset by subdued lighting and aftermarket revenue. EBITDA at Rs 252mn (+15% YoY) with improved margin of 9.4% (+95bps YoY) owing to better product mix and improvement in aftermarket margin. APAT stood at Rs 134mn (+14% YoY).